Benny Blanco

About

Rapper, songwriter, and producer known largely through his hit songs performed by artists like Jessie J, Katy Perry, and Wiz Khalifa. In 2012, he won Songwriter of the Year at the BMI Pop Awards.

Before Fame

He began his music career by making beats in his bedroom in Virginia.

Trivia

By 2014 he had 18 songs, either written, produced, or both, hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100 Airplay, or the UK Singles Chart.

Family Life

Born Benjamin Levin, he was raised in Reston, Virginia. He began dating Selena Gomez in 2023. Their relationship was confirmed by Selena in December of that same year. The couple announced their engagement in December 2024. 

Associated With

The first song he wrote and produced to hit the Billboard Top Ten was Britney Spears 's "Circus."